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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 700.81 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 700.81 and 359.08 is: 537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 700.81 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/700.81 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 700.81 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 251,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,646.85/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.91

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